/news/tags/poverty poverty en-US Copyright Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-04-17/poverty-by-america-is-sociologist-matthew-desmonds-call-to-action-to-end-poverty The Pulitzer Prize-winning author argues that some people benefit from others remaining poor. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-04-17/poverty-by-america-is-sociologist-matthew-desmonds-call-to-action-to-end-poverty Drew Maziasz, Jay Shah /health/2023-01-06/summit-county-life-expectancy-drops-racial-inequities-persist-in-new-2022-health-assessment The Summit County 2022 Community Health Assessment aims to provide a complete picture of health in the county. The assessment is done every three years, making this the first year that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the data. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:46:20 GMT /health/2023-01-06/summit-county-life-expectancy-drops-racial-inequities-persist-in-new-2022-health-assessment Abigail Bottar /news/government-politics/2021-09-17/center-for-community-solutions-launches-greater-cleveland-american-rescue-plan-council The council will offer input on how the Cleveland area should use the remaining COVID-19 funds. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 02:28:57 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-09-17/center-for-community-solutions-launches-greater-cleveland-american-rescue-plan-council Abigail Bottar /news/economy/2021-08-10/new-poverty-report-doesnt-show-full-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic But agencies that serve low-income Ohioans say they are providing far more services since the pandemic began. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:48:43 GMT /news/economy/2021-08-10/new-poverty-report-doesnt-show-full-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-07-16/brown-touts-child-tax-credit-as-win-for-ohio-families The U.S. Senator says the money families receive will be "game changing" as it can reduce poverty and be put toward what the kids need. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:10:22 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-16/brown-touts-child-tax-credit-as-win-for-ohio-families Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2021-06-15/ohioans-with-vehicles-worth-more-than-4-650-wont-be-eligible-for-snap The Senate has added the amendment to the state's proposed budget, and advocates for low-income Ohioans are urging lawmakers to take it out. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 01:24:28 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-15/ohioans-with-vehicles-worth-more-than-4-650-wont-be-eligible-for-snap Andy Chow /news/community/2021-06-15/summit-county-chosen-to-participate-in-upward-mobility-program-to-help-lift-residents-out-of-poverty The county is one of eight across the country involved in the program, which includes a $125,000 grant and assistance from the Urban Institute for the next 18 months. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:23:49 GMT /news/community/2021-06-15/summit-county-chosen-to-participate-in-upward-mobility-program-to-help-lift-residents-out-of-poverty Cameron Miller /news/economy/2021-03-23/george-zeller-cleveland-economist-who-tracked-poverty-dies-at-71 He is remembered for fighting "poverty and inequality with data." Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:33:23 GMT /news/economy/2021-03-23/george-zeller-cleveland-economist-who-tracked-poverty-dies-at-71 Nick Castele /news/community/2020-12-11/report-calls-for-immediate-action-to-fight-child-poverty-in-stark-county According to the Center for Community Solutions, the problem has reached crisis levels. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 10:05:01 GMT /news/community/2020-12-11/report-calls-for-immediate-action-to-fight-child-poverty-in-stark-county Mark Arehart /news/government-politics/2020-11-12/after-cleveland-voter-turnout-sags-in-2020-democrats-weigh-whats-next Despite the election bringing out the highest number of voters in Ohio, the number of ballots cast in Cleveland might be fewer than in recent elections. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:05:46 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-11-12/after-cleveland-voter-turnout-sags-in-2020-democrats-weigh-whats-next Nick Castele